Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, leather and earthy stone. Bright raspberry flavors, peppercorn and baking spices.

🏅94 Points - Decanter
🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast — 10 months ago

Anthony Pro

8.9

Pinot noirs from the Niagara area are consistently good (if you spend enough). — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 5 years ago

Steve Ambrusko

9.2

The air of a Merlot, with the joys of all the rest — 8 years ago

Kama Weinberger

9.3

Great blend. I like dry and this has just the right amount. Typically Bordeaux drinker but this is perfect alternative. — 9 years ago

Dave

9.0

Definitely buy again — 9 years ago

Ted

8.9

It’s the Shiraz rose. Soft strawberries on the palate. Nice wine on a very hot day. — a year ago

Jess

9.3

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of soft lemon custard.
Dry. Flavors of warm lemon, softly buttered brioche. Delicious!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago

Mark

9.0

Wendy says delightful. — 4 years ago

John Hannah

9.4

Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 7 years ago

Andy Hock

8.9

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 7 years ago

Maxwell Andrle

9.3

Loads of showy, aromatic, pretty, and mostly red fruit. Has stern mineral backbone hidden underneath. Started drinking nicely after about 2 hours. I would not open another bottle anytime soon. I’d say bury it in the cellar for at least 5 years before trying but it may not hit its stride until 10+ years. There’s so much here, I think this’ll be fantastic once developed. 93 pts indicating the quality of the wine and its potential, not this drinking experience. — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

13 June 2017. The Ten Bells, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Jess

9.1

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of plum, cherry, raspberry,
Dry. Flavors of plum, cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, saline minerality. Medium supple tannins. Fruit is tart, but fresh!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago

Jess

9.2

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus, toast,
Dry. Flavors of lemon, buttered popcorn. Rich flavor, full body.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 years ago

Jamie Morris

9.0

Dry, light, nice merlot! — 6 years ago

John Forrestal

9.4

I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 7 years ago

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Alexander Miller

8.9

Cab Franc is so underrated. Usually like French ones better but this one is awesome for Ca. Still has that vegetal quality but rounded out with tons of big Cali vibes fruit. Medium tanin. Yum. — 8 years ago

Ephos Knight

9.8

Oh my lord. What an extremely balanced, smooth wine. The aroma/nose is perfect, youthful fruits and berries, oak; but the taste is where it's really at. Sublime, smooth, nothing prominent, nothing hidden, all of them sitting in a equal row, like an extremely high end pair of headphones, nearly clinical. High alcohol content, low viscosity, translucent ruby color, presence of gas. What an absolutely incredible wine -- and it's from California!!! — 8 years ago

Erica Wenguer

9.4

Chardonnay — 9 years ago